Robert L Mc Kethen, DDS

I agree completely with the other reviewer. I have had two appointments with Dr. McKethon. I moved to San Pablo the end of 2008 and made my first appointment in his office the following spring for a routine checkup and cleaning. I am completely healthy — no current medical issues at all– but I had a previous episode of pericarditis three years earlier and I mentioned this because I was told that it might be a good idea to have a prophylactic dose of antibiotic in the event of major dental work (root canal, etc). Dr. McKethon immediately refused to treat me and told me not to come back until I had my doctor FAX a letter stating that I could receive dental work. I did not receive my exam or cleaning. I was dismissed curtly and without a rational reason. After waiting a month for the appointment and taking time off of work to be there I thought that it was completely unfair. No other dentist in my life has refused to treat me. My husband sees another dentist (no insurance) whom he likes and I made my next appointment there. Dr. Kurtz did not understand why I was not able to be treated.
Second appointment with Dr. McKethon was yesterday. After a year, I returned to Dr. McKethon’s office. I am still completely healthy. Not even a cold this past year. I had considered cancelling my insurance with United Concordia but decided to keep it and return to Dr. McKethon. Big mistake. Usually when you see a doctor or dentist they give you a form to fill in requesting your current information and health data. I was not given any such form upon my arrival. I thought, well, okay. I hadn’t received the customary appointment reminder postcard or phone call either, but that’s okay, if a bit unusual. So, I am sitting in the chair being prepped by the hygenist and Dr. McKethon comes in. He starts reading my chart and then tell the hygenist to sit me up. He tells me he cannot do my exam today because I need a note from my doctor. !!! Again!!! Unreal. I tried to explain to him that I am healthy and have had no problems for four years. DEAF. Not his problem. In so many words. He straight out told me he did not believe a word I said. !!! WHAT??? Seriously, please save yourself the insults and go to another dentist if possible. This man is awful. He is an older man and my impression was that he really didn’t care at all what I thought. Not an ounce of concern. His office staff did not offer any help but they need their jobs, so I do not blame them.